Tuesday, March 8, 2011

A Whimsical Warning in Black, White, and... Pink?!?

"Pink Patchwork Elephant"   10 1/2 x 11   Mixed Media on Wood

Warning:
If you see a pink elephant, you've probably had too much to drink.



Well, this is what mixed-media multi-tasking looks like.  The theme at Illustration Friday is "Warning",  the theme at Inspiration Avenue is "Black White and Pink", and... there are few things more whimsical than a pink elephant, so this is my entry for Whimsical Wednesday (a day early)!

This is another one of my "reverse" paintings (using one of my left-handed elephants from this post) and I had so much fun creating it I wanted to share the process with you:


Don't forget to stop by the Paint Party Friday blog...

 
The fun starts on March 18th!



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33 comments:

  1. Sarah MellingMarch 8, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Really fun! And I love that "birds on the brain" piece a few posts back!

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  2. HeatherMarch 8, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    This is sooo fun, I love pink! looks great on your elephant! Thanks for sharing your process, too - also can't wait to see what friday brings! yay!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. jgrMarch 8, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Your patchwork elephant is really cute, Thanks for sharing your technique, too!

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  4. TheresaMarch 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Thanks for your visit. I guess we are both into pink right now, but since I just ran out of pink paint onto the next color. Love your flowers in previous post!! ~Theresa

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  5. NellyMarch 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Love the pink elephant. Very cool to see the process. Nothing goes better with black and white than pink!

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  6. PixieDustMarch 8, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Great elephant! (My favorite animal... well, other than dogs but they're family)

    :-)

    I found you via web of whimsey, so glad I did.

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  7. gatheringwonderMarch 8, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    This is simply awesome!

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  8. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    This is very cool, I like the colours a lot!

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  9. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesMarch 8, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Fun Fun Fun and I do love Pink patchwork elephants Too! Pink means Joy for so many of us. Party on girl! Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  10. kjMarch 9, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    i love it when you show and tell. your art is always hopeful and happy, kristin. always a pleasure to come visit you.

    ♥
    kj

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  11. Jenn BowerMarch 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I love seeing your multi-tasking posts and how creatively you weave all the themes together. Love elephants, even pink ones.

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  12. Jenn BowerMarch 9, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Just had to say THANK YOU!!!!! Really lovely comment on my blog and oh no, sorry to hear about your car too...they must be tired from the winter.

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  13. Giselle Vidal McMenaminMarch 9, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Love this!

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  14. linda (dots n doodles)March 9, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    This looks such fun and what a great idea. Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog and for stopping by and becoming a follower. I am going to enjoy looking at your blog and work. I love your style.

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  15. Nic HohnMarch 9, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Your elephant is gorgeous! and she definitely seems like a girl elephant to me...

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  16. krissilugbillMarch 9, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    wow this so cool and the process is so amazing and crazy! Love how it turned out, elephants are awesome, my daughters room is decorated with elephants. great work!

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  17. DeannaMarch 10, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    I can see this hanging in a little girl's room. Great job and I love that you showed the steps to how you got to the finished product. Great work!

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  18. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Love this Kirstin. Beautifully done. It's so vibrant and cheery. Well done. Thanks for showing your process.

    Kyles =D

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  19. MaggieMarch 12, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I love this piece! Thanks for showing us the process, so interesting!

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  20. WrightStuffMarch 12, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I saw a pink patchwork rhino - does that count?

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  21. EVAMarch 13, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Wonderful! And such an intriguing technique!!

    (Getting so excited!)

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  22. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Fun interpretation of the theme- I LOVE pink elephants and patchwork, AND bubbles for that matter ;)

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  23. Priti LisaMarch 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Brilliant piece!
    Pink ellies are my fav :)

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  24. Kat WMarch 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Great take on the IA theme. Elephants my favourite animals in reality and in the land of imagination. I recently drew a pink elephant. I wasn't that pleased with it but then a friend asked me if I could do another for her to hang on her wall! I love your patchwork pink elephant - gorgeous.

    Only 5 days until paint party friday!!

    Kat :-)

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  25. artangelMarch 13, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I love your patchwork elephant - he's fab! This would make a wonderful illustration for a children's story :)

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  26. YvonneMarch 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Trendy looking elephant, Kristin!

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  27. gmaMarch 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Love the pink elephant....
    Paint party Friday sounds fun!

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  28. ShelinwaMarch 13, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Love your elephant. I fixed the link too sorry about that.

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  29. craftydvlMarch 14, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I love elephants! I love pink! And I love pink elephants :-D Your design is very cute and I like seeing the process, him with patchwork, and him without. Great work!

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  30. DarlaMarch 14, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    This is a terrific piece of art. Two challenges in one? Great! I'm going to look at some of your earlier posts because I'm certain there must be more good art to see.

    Darla

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  31. PauliinaMarch 14, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    What a cute pink patchwork elephant blowing pink soap bubbles? My kids would love it!

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  32. gatheringwonderMarch 15, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    you did it again - you are the Wizard of Whimsy! congrats

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  33. UnknownApril 16, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    this is so cute

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